Rethink the Bank Innovation Tournament

Join us Feb. 11, 2017

The financial innovation center at the Lassonde Institute invites you to work with top Utah bankers to innovate the future of banking at “Rethink the Bank Innovation Tournament” on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 9-2 p.m. at Lassonde Studios. Register below by Wednesday, Feb. 8. Come network with key bank leaders during a speed-dating breakfast. Meet some of the people who have made Utah a leader in financial services and ranked nationally as fifth in banking assets.

Tournament teams will be formed on banking issues that matter to you. Brainstorm, collaborate with bankers and work with top bankers during this unique tournament. We will have awards, prizes, giveaways, good food and fun.

Agenda

11:00 – Teams of 6-8 students, and a banker, will work to develop a problem-solution concept

12:00 – Working lunch

1:00 – Presentations, judging, awards and prizes

Banking Professionals Participating

Brandan DeSoto – Green Dot

Phil Hitz – One Main Financial

Matt Browning – Snap Finance

Mark Zupon – First Utah Bank

Kelvin Anderson – GOED Financial Services Director

Travis DeSoto – EnerBank USA

Katrina Holt – WebBank

Wade Newman – Celtic Bank

Justin Haley – Medallion Bank

Jim Divver – Zions Bank

Lew Goodwin – CPA, formerly with Green Dot

Ed Haidenthaller – Pitney Bowes Bank

About the Center for Innovation and Financial Services

The focus of the Center for Innovation in Banking and Financial Services (CIBFS) is innovation in financial services, providing guidance on the regulatory issues associated with new financial products and technologies, and examining and supporting the deployment of new financial products and services. To serve that purpose, the center funds research, hosts symposiums and events to engage university students. The center is a partnership with the Lassonde Institute and Lassonde Studios at the David Eccles School of Business.